Arsenal fans couldn’t believe their eyes after their team scored a breathtaking freekick against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
Paris Saint-Germain faced Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium for their second match of the Champions League season.
Kai Havertz put Arsenal ahead by converting a cross from Leandro Trossard, marking his fifth goal of the season. Shortly after, captain Bukayo Saka scored a stunning free-kick, taking Arsenal into halftime with a 2-0 lead, leaving fans in disbelief.
From near the corner flag, Saka curled the ball directly into the net without any other player touching it. Reactions on social media included a fan praising Saka’s free-kick quality, while another noted a teammate’s instruction for a flat delivery. One fan humorously questioned the new tactic, while another expressed confidence that it signaled victory for Arsenal. Another supporter joyfully remarked that people would finally recognize the team’s talent.
This goal marked Saka’s first from a free-kick and his fifth in six Champions League matches at the Emirates. It was also Arsenal’s first direct free-kick goal in over three years, with the last coming on September 18, 2021, from Martin Odegaard against Burnley.